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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,339.62, 2,005.81 and 876.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,339.62, 2,005.81 and 876.24 is: 1,311.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,339.62 : 2,005.81 = 876.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,339.62/2,005.81 = 876.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,339.62x = 2,005.81 × 876.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,339.62x = 1,757,570.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,757,570.95/1,339.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,311.99

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